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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceSeptember 2008
Things I Loveedmonton, writing, guitars, bicycles, food, movies, books, reading, religion, politics, restaurants, activism, judaism, social media, songwriting, christianity, friends, family, festivals
Find Me InMcCauley and Boyle Street
My HometownEdmonton, AB
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I am writing or making music.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI live, breathe, eat, and enjoy Edmonton.
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My Last Meal On EarthMy mom's fried chicken
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I enjoy Janet Evanovich novels.
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A good selection of Chinese books and magazines, as well as small gifts. As far as reading materials go, if you are an English-speaker like myself, you may not find anything of interest here unless you are learning the language or want to experiment. Otherwise, I liked some of the plush items and hanging Chinese New Year ornaments.
Huge selection of Chinese music CDs, movie DVDs, books, and magazines. If I could actually read and understand the language, I would probably find some interesting things to get here. The CDs in particular are quite inexpensive - there is some section that is three for $10. I was tempted to get a few CDs just to experiment with the music.
Lots of stuffed animals here, as my fellow reviewers have pointed out, especially of the Hello Kitty variety but other kinds as well. Some inexpensive jewelry (including jade items), figurines, stationary, and toys. Small, but packed.
A small jewelry store in Chinatown. If you can't find the entrance, you didn't accidentally pass it. You have to enter through the neighbouring convenience store and get buzzed in. There is a small selection of gold chains, rings, and bracelets, as well as jade pendants. Some beautiful stuff to be found for sure. I am not sure if you can find comparable gold pieces at other stores, but if you are looking for jade in particular, check out Gold Crown.
10601 97 St
Edmonton, AB T5H
(780) 757-0233
Edmonton, AB T5H
(780) 757-0233
Showdown Tattoos and Skateboards
Category: Sporting Goods
My body is art-free, but I ventured into this Chinatown tattoo parlour just out of curiosity. No, I did not leave with a heart or my boyfriend's name tattooed across my chest, but I did see two rooms with two artists actively tattooing customers. Both artists had loads of tats - personally, if I was going to go for a tattoo, I would want an artist with lots of body art.
The main area is filled with different skateboards, accessories, and clothing. This is a place for hardcore boarders who like to build their own set of wheels. I enjoyed seeing all the artistic and colourful boards and was inspired once again to think about taking up the sport myself.
The main area is filled with different skateboards, accessories, and clothing. This is a place for hardcore boarders who like to build their own set of wheels. I enjoyed seeing all the artistic and colourful boards and was inspired once again to think about taking up the sport myself.
A small Vietnamese submarine shop in Chinatown, Kim Tuyet has a small menu of sub sandwiches and appetizer-types of foods. There is also a noodle soup available (not pho, however). This is mostly a takeout place, as there are only a few tables and chairs, and no public washroom that could be seen.
I had a vegetarian sub, and it was one of the best I have ever had. The bread was fresh and warm, but not too hard or crumbly - I was able to walk down the street eating my sandwich without forming a pool of crumbs on my clothing. It was also filled with tofu and veggie ham, which I found very satisfying and flavourful. Of course, there were the requisite shredded pickled carrots, long cucumber slices, and cilantro. Add a mayonnaise spread lightly flavoured with garlic, and you have a perfect sandwich.
At only $3.50, I can go back often for more without breaking my budget. Other varieties include chicken, pork, and deli meats. If you like banh mi, give Kim Tuyet a try.
I had a vegetarian sub, and it was one of the best I have ever had. The bread was fresh and warm, but not too hard or crumbly - I was able to walk down the street eating my sandwich without forming a pool of crumbs on my clothing. It was also filled with tofu and veggie ham, which I found very satisfying and flavourful. Of course, there were the requisite shredded pickled carrots, long cucumber slices, and cilantro. Add a mayonnaise spread lightly flavoured with garlic, and you have a perfect sandwich.
At only $3.50, I can go back often for more without breaking my budget. Other varieties include chicken, pork, and deli meats. If you like banh mi, give Kim Tuyet a try.
A small, family-owned restaurant on Stony Plain Road that I have passed by over the years more times than I can keep track of. Chin Kee has a great selection of traditional Chinese dishes as well as all the favourites a Western patron could want. We had beef fried rice and lemon chicken. The rice was full of huge pieces of beef, lots of egg, and a generally large portion. Our lemon chicken was amongst the best we've ever had. Deep fried in a rich sauce that was just sweet enough and definitely not bitter, it was the prefect size for sharing. I had to have an onion cake to start my meal - although I was surprised I was not given any hot sauce, it was still fantastic, not greasy, and full of onion. My companion had an egg roll which was also large, filled, and served with sweet and sour sauce. Overall we left full and happy, and determined to visit again.
I just tried some food from Zaika at The Fringe. This is the first time I ever heard of the restaurant, and I am eager to pay the actual place a visit after trying the mango chicken combo. The chicken was flavourful and tender. The pieces were huge - I just wish there were more of them. The sauce was almost like butter chicken but not quite as rich. The rice was perfectly cooked and saffron-tasting, while the vegetable samosa was thick and full of seasoned veggies. It was a great festival food value at $8. I am not in the Ellerslie area all that much, but I just might have to make a trip now.
I attended an event last evening that was catered by Bridges. The food was, in a word, incredible. The hot items stayed hot and the cold items did not get wilted. There was an excellent selection for every taste and dietary need, including vegetarian and I believe one gluten-free item. The menu included cocktail meatballs, pork slices on crostini, chicken skewers with peanut satay sauce and coconut (my favourite for the evening!), spicy cornmeal puffs that reminded me a bit of pakoras, puff pastry with cheese inside, and a great selection of desserts like cookies, squares, and tarts. Since I was not involved in planning the event I have no idea about pricing, but if I was with an organization needing to cater a swanky event, I would definitely call Bridges first for a quote.
22, 975 Broadmoor Blvd
Strathcona County, AB T8A 5W9
(780) 467-3310
Strathcona County, AB T8A 5W9
(780) 467-3310
Silver's Bookshoppe
Category: Bookstores
A very quaint, little used bookstore in Sherwood Park. The books are arranged in alphabetical order by author, and mostly consist of paperback fiction, but also genre fiction (Christian, mystery, etc.) and non-fiction. I picked up a biography of Che Guevara that I have been looking for, as well as another book on the same topic that I never even knew about. That is what I love about used bookstores - the little gems and treasures you can find. The books are in good condition, prices are around one half of the new prices, the store does 50/50 cash/trades, and will always take their own books back, so leave the price labels on them. There is also a small coffee and snack bar. The owners were on holidays and the staff person taking care of things was extremely friendly and helpful, especially when she saw it was my first time in the store. I will definitely be back.
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